Source: North Manchester Journal, November 18, 1909, Ad:

Armory Roller Rink
Corner Walnut and 3rd Streets
Open every night until 10 o'clock.
Good music and good skates. You're welcome.
George Brookins


Source: North Manchester Journal, November 25, 1909

George Brookins, who has been clerking at Mort's grocery for some time, quit the job Saturday night and will devote most of his time to his skating rink. He finds it too hard on him to work all day in the store and then stay up late at night at the rink.