Born: March 2, 1870 in Belfast, Ireland.
Died: June 13, 1931 in Seattle, Washington.
Married: Did not marry
Children: None
Chiefly known for: Charlotte was apparently a patient at the Trudeau Sanatorium from 1904 to 1908, approximately. In 1904, she published Limericks of Saranac Lake for the benefit of the Sanatorium's library. She also published some poems in the Journal of the Outdoor Life, including, "Ef You Won't Sit Out," "Little Bo Peep, Out of Doors," "A Psalm of (Outdoor) Life," "Battlin' With Bacilli," "Taking the Cure," "The Outdoor Evangel," "An Apostate," "Dr. Ozone's Christmas Call," "A Song Re-sung," "The Open-Air Rest Cure," and "One Physician, E. L. T" in honor of Dr. Trudeau on his 60th birthday:
ONE PHYSICIAN, E. L. T.
By Charlotte Stuart Best
Of infinite compassion, vision keen, Great mind and greater heart;—of purpose high That lifts his work to heights of majesty, Above all motives commonplace or mean: — His life is pledged to combat. As of old Fought Arthur and his knights against the sway Of murderous hordes, he strives to keep at bay A foe more deadly, pitiless and bold, That spoils our land and no condition spares; The changing seasons mark his changeless aim; Highest and lowest alike acclaim Their champion, as steadfastly he fares, Unresting, selfregardless, on his quest. By all who know him, loved, revered and blessed.
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She went on to become a librarian in Seattle. She was the sister to Alfred M. Best of the A.M. Best Company.
