Clary's store was probably one of the earlier structures built at New Salem. It catered to those waiting for products from the mill and to the "Clary's Grove Boys." The store sold liquor as its main stock in trade, selling brandy, gin, wine, rum, and whiskey for 12 cents to 25 cents per half-pint. Clary also established a ferry, charging from 3 cents per head of cattle to 50 cents for a team and wagon. Clary, a Southerner, left for Texas by 1833, leaving the store to Alex Trent in December 1832 and the ferry to James Richardson in March 1831. Since the rougher element frequented this part of town, sports like gander pulls, cock fights, and wrestling were held here.