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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Harry J. Libby and Mr.. Dixon Of
Madison will Eive readings, \ pic
mic dinner will he an enjoyable fea-
tUre and all are urged TO attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Arthur Willis Of Armour's is passing
N's vacation by taking an auto trip
thrrGEh canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Albert w Francis and vito and
George Wentworth and daughter pass
ed Tuesday In Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
WATERvILLE

Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Hacke;t Of
South Brewer were visiting friends
in the city for the two two days and
have returned 20 their bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

loan Nacomhcr of Portland was
business visitor In Gardiner Wednes-
Lnf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

1T OF his dollar day bargain prices to-
day and tomorTow.--AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Miss Gertrude Coomhs Of the Gardi-
rer Water District was a visitor
Wednesday, at Pcmauuid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

The funeral OF Joseph Marchette
will be held this morning at s
o'clock from the Sacred Heart church.
Interment will be in Catholic Pine
Grove Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Prague. Czechoslovakia Aug. g.
Two hundred and sixty-seven letters
from Napoleon the Great to his for
eign minister and confdant. Duke
Bassano. have been found among the
papers Of one OF Bassanos descend
ants a Brunn. Moravia. Together
with that were 1872 rough drafts of
letters and great number Of auto
graph communications from various
sovereiens II NapolAon. which the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

r " Fils and family who arc
passing the summer At Pine Point. arc
at homo for y fcW days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
GARDINER

Mr. Lila Harrington has returned
from q tWo weeks visit In kineneld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Washington. Aug 1.-THE total
supply of crude petroleum for the
United States for 1923 was <l4 49,.
Wn barrels, an increase Of 120. 5>3,
900 barrels over last year according
10 figures given out today by the
department Of the Interior. The
number of oil producing wells in
the United States on December -
was approximately 290. 100 with an
average capacity per well per day Of
Sc barrels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

latter condded TO the Duke At the
time OF his retreat from Moscow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
FRIDAY
ables

"Juoaement Of the Storm"
drama OF life at its darkest.
at its brightest, and hui
,anity at its best and worst
rom the great novel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

NORTH-Mrs, A. F. Putnam is
visiting a former schoolmate in Sal
mon Falls, \. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Beckwith from
Massachusetts were visiting relatives
here over the week end Jennie
Beckwith returned with them for a
visit.
Among the callers at Mrs Mary
Mccormick Saturday were Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Minard Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Booth and children OF Au-
burn and Mr.. and Mrs. James Cox Of
Gardiner
Will Mccormick, who is receiving
treatment at the Gardiner General
hospital, is getting on comfortably.
Frank Mccormick was a business
visitor in WatervilIe Monday
Mrs George Sparrow, who has
been with her daughter. Mrs. John
Troop for week has returned home.
Hazel Sparrow was a caller in
Rockland on sunday.
Harlan Putnam returned home las
week after visiting with his aunt,
Mrs. Charles McCauslsnd OF Card =
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Dublin, Aug. 6.--tBy A. TD-The
American and Irish team competition
in the handball singles of the Tailteann
games ended in a draw. J. J. Heancy
and O'Connen comprised the American
team. An individual contest for spc-
cial prize is being arranged between
the handhall competitors and il js gen
really believed that Heaney will have
an easy victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
PITTSTON

Mr.. and Mrs Nell Fossett and son
OF Troy. y. Y. and Mrs. Eta
Fossett OF Augusta were week end
guests OF MIR. and Mrs. c. Nj. Eos
sett.
Guests at Mr. w H Bran's sun
DAY were Mr.. and Mrs. Ora r. Frost
and daughter OF y. H, Mrs. Anne
Frost. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Begin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Begin and
children, Mrs. Leslie Ryley and son,
Will Mrs. Minnie Beane, and Miss
Caroline Frost. all Of Pittsheld.
Guests entertained at J. c. Rollins
Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. !. NJ.
Cuts. Mrs. Josie Morang and daugh
ter of Randolph. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Coombs OF Gardiner Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Houdlette OF Randolph.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Holhrook and
children OF East New Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Grown, and
Mir Brown, ST.. and Mrs. Green Of
China. a picnic dinner was served
which was enjoyed by all.
Maurice Hunt IL visiting his aunt
in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Mansir OF
Hallowell were Sunday visitors OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Mansir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

fun" they said. RaIner could not
swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Toxic Aug. s.--Japanesa destroyer
No. 4, while engaged with three other
war craft in night maneuvers was
caught in q storm and driven AGAINST
the rocks at the entrance to Re0pu
Harbor early today. according to
message received here from Kure \
hole was torn in the hull Of the de-
Stroyer and salvage boats were Dc
Snatch to the scene. No loss Of life
was reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Manchester. n H. Aug s-ThIrtv
persons in the Newman apartments
at - Bridge street were awakened
by policemen about o'clock this
morning when an overheated water
tank started blaze in the wooden
structure. Of1cers Schoth. Stewart
and F,lkins helped all the occupants
70 the street in safety. The loss 70
the building amounts 10 about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

most severe storm in years has
taken 4 terrific tell in property and
life and the end is not vet, according
to surveys made today Property
loss will run into millions of dollars
and eight deaths are tlaCable 10 the
storm. Blasting Of large, expensive
concrete bridges near West Bend
Wis to permit faster flow Of food
waters. as a necessary measure. was
going forward TODAY under the di
rection Of state engineers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

London, Aug. 6-tBy a. PA set
Element between Great Britain and
Soviet Russia was finally reached at
80 O'Clock this afternoon. 1t was
announced in the house of Commons
by Arthur Ponsonhy, understanding
Of state for foreign Affairs A break
down Of the negotiations with the
Russian delegation was reported yes
terday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

New York Aug. 6.-William T. Til
den, End, national champion, and Vii
liam NJ Johnston. former national
champion. will form the nucleus Of the
Davis cup team which will defend the
trophy this season, according to an an
nounCement by the Chairmen Of both
the selection and Davis cup commit
tees Of the United States Lawn Tennis
Association today. The PLAYERS were
notified by teleRrams Of their selection.
Chicago, Aug. 6.--Weather conditions
rrevented play today in the womens
western golf championship AT Onw emit
STA The matches will he resumed to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

ST. Louis, Aug. s--Returns from
1755 precincts out of 89s7 in Missouri s
primary election YESTERDAY showed sam
A. Baker, former state superintendent
Of public schools. Leading his nearest
opponent by 1856 votes in the Ecpub-
lican race for governor. In the Demo-
cratic contest nr. Arthur w. Nelson
lcd by 26.7S7 on the basis Of returns
from 2902 precincts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Northampton Mass. Aug s-The
condition OF Elizabeth Jordan, we'll
known writer, Of S. Gramercy Park.
New York City. who was seriously
injured IN an automobile accident at
Hadley Saturday afternoon. was re
ported as much improved today.
Miss Jordan with her mother, Mrs.
William FRANCIS Jordan, and her sis
ter Mrs. Edward Boyer. all OF New
York. make their summer home in
this city. and We're all injured when
their car collded with a truck. The
men in the truck. one Of whom sus-
tanned a fractured skull. are also re-
covering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Allahabad, British linda. Aug. g
Major Ianni. the Argentine aviator,
arrived here at 2 O'Clock this morn
Ing on his attempted world flight.
During his hop from Nasira bad he
was forced to descend at Gawnoore
by storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Buenos Aires, Aug. s-President
Belnardcs OF Brazil has signed the
moratorium law voted ny Congress
for the state Of Sac Paulo whereby
all commercial bills and others are
extended IS DAYS from the respective
dates on which they are due, saws
the Rio Janeiro correspondent OF La
NaCion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

New York, Aug. Five prostrations
from heat had been reported up 10 noon
today when the temperature had reach
ed s.. the humidity being especially
hish ~ "a. Weather bureau offlcials
promised relief with showers late to-
day or tonight. Thousands spent the
night on the park lawns and at the
beaches, which We're thrown oPen to
the sufferers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Boston. Aug. THE Massa chusetts
Branch, American Federation Of La
hor in its annual convention toda Y
adopted resolutions in which it was
stated that organized labor views
alarm the candidacy for the Repub-
lean Gubernatorial nomination Of
Lieut.. Governor Ahan +. Fuller. The
convention made no DINER political
announcements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Toronto, Aug. 1.-THE Mail and
Empire this morning states that the
Duke OF York will accompany the
Prince Of Wales when the latter Wis
its his ranch in Alberta next month.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
PIONEER Miner MURDERED
ON ROAD NEAR SOhERTON

The mutilated body of Amos
Adams, pioneer prospector and trap
per, was found last Friday night on
a highway near Somerton, Arizona,
with an iron bar, evidently used to
batter the aged mans head and body,
lying nearby. The Staying is the
third, according to authorities, to
occur on the road within three
months, all being committed under
the same brutal circumstances.
The body was found near an i'm
provised bed off the roadway. where
the prospector evidently had pitched
camp for the night. Officers said
he apparently was attacked while he
slept.
AS in the other killings in the
district, robbery was the motive, ac-
cording to authorities. The murder
of Adams, who was 72 years old
has aroused the indignation of re-
sidents of the Yuma valley. Peace
officers redoubled their efforts te
find a clue to the slayer, who is
believed by the police to have com
mitted all three crimes.
The aged prospector, who was
unique figure in Yuma county tt
which he came from Atlanta, Geor-
gia, 80 years ago, had received funds
last Friday from Denver firm fol
furs he had sent them. His empty
pocketbook was found near his body
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
APACHE RAILROAD FIREMAN
KILLED IN FALL FROM ENGINE

A. J. Adams, we'll known resi-
dent of these parts for about 10
years, died last Monday evening as
the result of being knocked off the
Apache engine when it was going
at fast rate of speed last Saturday.
Mr. Adams, who was fireman on
the engine. was down on the steps
adjusting the firebox. When they
crossed the bridge at Washboard, he
struck one of the barrels which sit
at both ends of the bridge, it knock
ing him off the engine out on his
head into the wash below. The en-
gineer Immediately stopped the train
and the injured man was taken to
the coach and on into McNary, where
he died.
Although his scull was fractured
and leg broken. he lived for so
hours, never regaining consciousness
after the accident. Snowflake Herald
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22

G. Wells, with Headquarters in Los
Angeles. Mr.. Hibbard had been or
sick leave for a year, following a
breakdown in his health.
The new General Manager prior
to coming to Los Angeles to take uI
the duties involved in the Los Angel
es office. was Assistant to the Vice
President at Chicago. He has been
with the Santa Fe for number OF
years. For some time he was in
charge of the system lines in Okla
homa.
He is regarded as one of the best
traffic and operating officials in the
country a combination which is not
always to be found in railroading
In his position General Manager
Etter has charge of the Coast and
Grand Canyon Lines, covering the
three Western states California
Arizona and New Mexico His juris-
diction extends from Albuquerque tc
San Francisco, Los Angeles and San
Diego.
The appointment of J. A. Christie
as Superintendent of the San Fran
cisco Bay Terminals with offices in
San Francisco, has been announced
by ]. R. Hitchcock, Assistant Gene
raj Manager, and became effective
February 18th. Also, c. G. Fluhr
Acting Superintendent of the Arizona
Division, has been made Superlnten-
dent with headquarters at Needles
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
HOLBROOK
WINSLOW
HOLBROOK

Following is the score of the Hol-
brook girls contest:
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
SANTA FE ORDERS PASSENGER,
FREIGHT CARS & LOCOMOTIVES

In the February Bulletin issued
by President w. B. Storey of the
Santa Fe Railway attention is called
to the large expenditures being made
by the company for new freight and
passenger cars and locomotives to
more adequately serve the growing
territory and traffic served by che
system lines.
the Santa Fe lines program this year
calls for 1000 refrigerator cars, 500
coal cars, 500 flats, 500 stock, 1,5OO
box and 200 air dump cars, totalling
$500 freight. The order also calls
for 78 all steel passenger cars of
the latest type and 81 huge locomo,,
tives for handling both freight and
passenger traffic. The total cost of
this new rolling stock for 1924 is
approximately $22,100,OOO.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
teenth National Orange Show ir

teenth National Orange Show in
progress at San Bernardino, Feb.
18th to 25th inclusive, SANTA FE
DAY. has been designated and will
be celebrated on the closing day of
the event, Monday, February 25th.
On that occasion a special program
of music and other attraction will
be put on, and several of the Santa
Fe officials and a large number of
employees will be in attendance both
in the afternoon and evening.
The San Bernardino Elks Band
will give a concert at the opening
at 9 a. m. and again at. 2 p. m.
and in the evening several selections
will be played. Through the Co
operation of the Los Angeles and
San Bernardino offices of the COM
pany with Manager Mack and his
Directors it is expected that the
final day at this years big show
will materially swell the attendance
and furnish fitting finale to the
/ best advertised and most complete
citrus exhibition anywhere in the
world.
The Santa Fe's exhibit will be
specially decorated for the event
and everything worked out in keep
ing with the general scheme to make
the observance Of lasting good and
impressive.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
NAVAJO INDIAN SENT TO JAIL
FOR STEALING SADDLE HORSE

John Iskey, Navajo Indian, charg-
ed in federal court with stealing a
horse on the reservation, was given
six months in the Yavapai county
iail in the sentence imposed on him
by Judge Jacobs, of Phoenix, the
date of the sentence to run concur
rently from October %. When lskey
was sentenced Judge Jacobs said,
"John why did you steal the horse :"
and the Indian answered, "My shoes
were worn out and the ground hurt.
/ thought the horse could walk
better than I could. so took him.
The horse, valued at $50, was later
returned to his owner, and in max
ing the sentence the judge took these
facts into consideration.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
WinslOw High Victorious
In Return Casaba Games
Continued from page one)

Continued from page one)
full that such record has been male
| by any other sextet in the state.
Given a fair show and barring un-
toward reversalS and accidents the
local maidens should be one OF the
strongest contenders for the cham
pionship of Arizona
An effort is being made to raise
sufficient funds to defray the eX-
penses of the sextet on the Tucson
trip, which will cost approximately
$4,000. The high school girls will
have tag day tomorrow, the re-
ceipts of which will go toward the
| trip. Tags will cost ten cents each
and the people are urged to buy
them. Several organizations in the
city will also attempt to raise funds
among themselves. 1t is hoped that
the people of the city will respond
to the basketball call, as the girls
lhave made great record thus far
this year and are surely deserving
of a chance at the championship of
the state. If the sextet goes to
Tucson to compete in the state tour
nament, it will be the first time that
a Winslow girls team has taken part
in the annual cage classic.
The northern Arizona tournament
will be held at Flagstaff on March
Is and 16, at which time all the
schools in the conference will play
for the championship of the district
Coach Porter is getting his cage men
whipped into condition for the big
fray. The local quintet have con-
fidence in themselves and the asser-
tion is freely made that they are
going to the season event to win
the crown for Winslow.
A cage game was played last Fri
day night on the Washington audi
torium court between the Flagstaff
Training school and the local Junior
high school, the former winning 16
to Is. The game was hard fought
and both squads were very evenly
matched. 1t was either teams game
until the final whistle blow.
Winslow High boys and girls
squads will invade Flagstaff today
to clash with the high school aggre-
cations this evening. The girls game
should be another easy victory for
the local sextet; the boys should also
win but the score will likely be close.
The score of the boys game with
| HOlbT0Ok follows.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
TIPS FOR TAXPAYERS
No. 8

Deductions for bad debts and con-
tributions, which are allowable under
the revenue act, form a considerable
item in the income-tax returns OF
many taxpayers. Bad debts can be
deducted only for the year in which
they are asceltained to be worthless
and charged off the books of the
taxpayer. The return must show evl-
dence of the manner in which the
worthlessness of the debt was dis
covered and that ordinary and legal
means for collection have been O
would be unavailing.
Unpaid loans made to needy rela-
tives or friends with little or nc
expectation that they would be re-
paid are not deductible but are re-
garded as gifts.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
The Rotary Club,
Winslow, Arizona.
Gentlemen

Gentlemen:
Feeling that you have made a
great contribution to our Community,
through the recent services of DR..
Chas. E. Barker, we, the members
of the congregation of the Winslow
Baptist Church wish to express to
you our appreciation for your bring
ing this man, with his vital messages,
into our midst. We feel that you
have rendered an invaluable service
to the educational and moral insti-
tutions of our City, that the mes.
sages delivered by this man will
bring fruit in civic and moral better
ment. Under such vision for society
advancement, we feel that the service
thus rendered merits the approval of
our citizenship.
Done by the Church in conference
this the 18th day of February, 1924.
T. E. Elgin, Pastor.
A. o. LaPrade, Clerk.
Baptist Church, Winslow, Arizona.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
w. K. ETTER BECOMES GENERAL
MANAGER OF SANTA FE ROAD

w. X. Etter, for the past year
Acting General Manager of the Santa
Fe Railways Coast Lines with head
quarters in Los Angeles, has been
made General Manager effective
since February 18th.
Mr.. Etter succeeds l. L. Hibbard,
former General Manager, who has
been appointed to the position of
Assistant to the President A.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
WINSLOW

Referees: Boys game Raphael Es-
trada; Girls contest, Mrs. c. A.
Hanson.
The Winslow mail., 1924-02-22
SANTA FE DAY AT ORANGE
SHOW TO BE BIG EVENT

Through the courtesy of General
Manager R. H. Mack of the Four
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Funeral OF w. III. III. Iyou

The funeral of w. H. H. Lyon, the
aged father of Mrs. j. B. Robinson
of kennebec hill, an account of
whose death was given last week.
was held at the residence Saturday
morning, the services being private.
Rev. Thos. Lasley had charge, ani
two songs, Abide With Me and Rock
OF Ages, were sung by Miss Ada Hat
ton. The five sons and the son-in-
law OF the deceased served as pail
bearers. Interment was made in the
McConnelsville cemetery
Those from a distance at the fu-
neral were Mrs Louisa Bartlett of
Salem, w. Va, and Mrs. Amanda
Frum and her husband of Meadow
dale, w Va. Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs
Frum axe daughters of the deceased
Mr.. and Mrs. Frum returned home
Monday, Mrs. Bartlett being still
here
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Meeting OF Bristol Grange

Bristol grange No. 80 viii hofd an
all day meeting Saturday, Jan. u.
All neighboring oranges are invited
Oysters will be served at noon, after
which installation of officers will
take place. We urge all members
to be present. The following pro-
gram will be rendered: Song, by
grange; reading, d. l.. Beatty; reci-
tatiOn, Thelma McKitrick; solo,
Della Dunkle; reading, j. w. Par
niter; recitation, Fred Downing; re-
marks by j. M. Ray; duet, E. w.
Flanders and H. H. Richey; short
talk by F. w. Rex; reading, Geo.
Hcmpfield; recitation, E. H. Little;
ladies' quartet; reading, Mary L.
Flanders; recitation, Dean Hancher;
remarks, R. F. Miller; reading, H. S.
Reed; duet, Pearl Ricney and Lu-
cille Downing; reading, c. S. Will
son; recitation, AIDA Lawrence;
reading, Geo. Garrett; ladies' quar-
tet; grange close.-H. H. Richey,
Lecturer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Friendship Circle

Mrs. Mae Jett entertained the
Friendship Circle at her home Dec
IL. The meeting was called to or
der by the new president Miss Eva
Shilling. After a short business
meeting the company was pleasant
ly entertained with victrola music.
a reading by Mrs. Sadie Tavener and
a health talk by Miss Mary Kell.
Miss Kell is the Red Cross nurse
for the county, and her talk touch
ed on many interesting facts CON
cerning the health Of children in
rural schools. Much interest was
shown in the general discussion that
followed her talk. The hostess serv-
ed cake and fruit salad to about Is
guests.
The next meeting will be with
Miss Helen Cristman Jan g. The
literary program will be opened by
a song, roll call, answered by tell
ing Joke Each member present
will be expected to respond by a
song, recitation. reading or talk
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
WITH THE COUNCIL

The council held their regular
meeting Friday night, it being the
last council meeting over which
Mayor Ralston will preside.
The contract with the McConnels-
yilleMalta Electric Co.. for street
lighting for five years. was approved.
The company is changing the light
ing system, and the council is get
ting more lights and better placed
ones than heretofore. The new con-
tract is at a slight saving over the
previous contract
An ordinance was passed to ap-
portion funds for the coming six
months
Sol Tippie was ordered to remove
steps from property he is repairing
on North Fifth street, since they are
an obstruction to the side walk.