Question

How do you treat a scorpion sting in the 1800's?

Answer 1

didn't they have to suck it out? oh wait no that was for cactus....uh here i found this:
Often a cloth or rubber band would be tied around the sting in order to stop the venom from spreading to other parts of the body.

Answer 2

they most likely dumped
whiskey or some type of alcohal on it