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Abe Lincon’s Hat
Moultrie County Sixth Circuit Judge Brad Rau read Abe Lincoln’s Hat to Lovington Grade School kindergartners last Friday. The children’s book by Martha Brenner is recommended by the Illinois Judge’s Association and explains how Lincoln kept important notes in his top hat to aid his poor memory. The kindergartners quizzed Judge Rau on the slavery issue as well as expressing their delight that Lincoln grew a beard following his election as president.