Earman, Joseph Lucien, 1876-1935.

Publisher, editor, politician, jurist, philanthropist, mason.

Editor of the Palm Beach Post from 1913 to 1920, Earman resigned to start the Palm Beach Independent, noted for its editorials. Earman became the only man ever elected to the Palm Beach City Commission running independent of the two major political parties. Governor Sidney Catts appointed him chairman of the board of control and he became known as one of Catts major advisors during a stormy period of Florida's politics. He served three terms.

As a police court and was appointed municipal court judge. He became known for his philanthropic activities later in life.