The town of Sharpsburg may by appropriate penal ordinance compel the construction and laying of sidewalks by property owners in front of or abutting on their land or property, and may prescribe the character of such sidewalk and the manner in which it shall be laid. Should any person or corporation owning land in the town of Sharpsburg fail or refuse to construct sidewalks in front of or abutting on their property, in accordance with the ordinances passed by the town of Sharpsburg, in addition to the penalty provided therein, the town of Sharpsburg shall have the right to have said sidewalks constructed in accordance with such ordinances, at the expense of the abutting property owner, and may recover a personal judgment in any court having jurisdiction of the amount for the cost and expense in constructing said sidewalks; Provided, the town shall first establish the proper grade and place the curbstone at the expense of the town.