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The Russell Villager, Thurs., Jan. 17, 1991, Page 3 - J) A WM azrm ' -' I Russell's firefighters took turns hosing down the smoulder- ' "Hagar PhOto _ MCMahon ing remains of the Commercial Hotel and Village Meat and with a cup of coffee and food provided by many friendly Grocery store. The sub-zero temperatures quickly turned the volunteers. Inset photo: The Russell Commercial Hotel in its area into a hazardous skating rink and coated the firefighters glory days. When it opened in 1899 it was considered one of with a layer of ice. They thawed out in the nearby fire mm the finest hotels in the area and a credit to the village.