On Sunday Morning...

... a well-dressed Woman came into the George Alehouse by St. George's Church and called for a Pint of Ale; and while a Servant was gone to draw it, she snatched up a Knife, stept backwards and cut her Throat therewith; but her Motions being seen by the Servant, a Surgeon was presently called in to her Assistance, who sewed up the Wound; but it's supposed she cannot live.

Lancashire Journal - September 18, 1738